WeatherWhys for October 12,2012

Here's the "WeatherWhys",for Friday,October 12,2012,discussing the conditions favorable for the formation of a severe thunderstorm watch,from accuweather.com,enjoy:








A severe thunderstorm or tornado watch is issued when conditions are ripe for the development of thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds, large hail and/or tornadoes, while a warning is issued when such powerful thunderstorms are sighted on radar or by a ground observer. Watches typically cover a large area and are in effect for several hours. Warnings are more detailed, covering specific communities in the thunderstorm's path and lasting for roughly an hour or less.